Hypernova Fund
Where Capital Meets the Cosmos
Key Investment Themes
Hypernova is backing companies defining
the future
of space
Energy Generation
X-energy, Zeno Energy
Space Debris Management
Orbital cleanup solutions
Space Infrastructure
Orbital stations, logistics, and long-term mission support
Propulsion Systems
Advanced engines for satellites and deep space travel
Space Weather Monitoring
Predicting solar activity to safeguard assets and crewed missions
Hypernova fund investments
Previous team investments
Team
Proven operators, managers and leaders. Access to exclusive deals, deep industry expertise, and a global network
Grigorii Trubkin
Managing Partner
Grigorii Trubkin
Managing Partner
Managing Partner at Hypernova Fund . MIT New Space Economy, Grigorii is a venture capitalist dedicated to accelerating humanity’s transition to a celestial civilization. Formerly Co- Founder New Venture Brokerage , Managing Partner of 1802 Ventures, Head of Business Development at Freedom Finance (Nasdaq : FRHC).
Justine Faith Baity
COO
Justine Faith Baity
COO
Chief Operating Officer at Hypoernova Fund and former Venture Associate at VC Lab. Justine is an operations expert who has supported over 80 emerging managers. Previously a Venture Fellow at Venture University and Senior Client Experience Manager at Assure.
Ivan Turchak
Investment Analyst
Ivan Turchak
Investment Analyst
Investment Analyst at Hypernova Fund and former Head of Digital Assets at Costa Norte & Company and Co-founder of TRK Capital. Ivan specializes in market research, focusing on identifying high-potential opportunities within the space sector.
Alex Malinin
Investment Analyst
Alex Malinin
Investment Analyst
Analyst at Hypernova Fund. An MIPT alumnus with 20 years of spacecraft experience, he has led the engineering and launch of multiple satellites (DX1, Auriga). Previously at Dauria Aerospace, he provides technical due diligence on orbital systems and launch regulations.
Emily Wu
Legal Counsel
Emily Wu
Legal Counsel
Legal Counsel at Hypernova Fund. Partner at Lumia.A Doctor of Law and former Harvard Business School research assistant and OneTraction Impact Ventures advisor, Emily specializes in corporate, securities, and art law, focusing on creative entity structuring and capital raising for international funds and startups.
Captain Stephan Reckie
Advisor
Captain Stephan Reckie
Advisor
Advisor at Hypernova Fund and Executive Director at GEN Space. A Co-Founder of Angelus Funding and USCG Master Captain, Stephan is a seasoned educator and mentor who serves as an Adjunct Professor at Gonzaga University. He leverages his deep expertise in global entrepreneurship and board-level leadership at New Venture Lab to guide the fund’s strategic partnerships and ecosystem development.
Steve Wolfe
Advisor
Steve Wolfe
Advisor
Advisor at Hypernova Fund and President of the Beyond Earth Institute, Steven is a leading authority on space settlement policy and orbital commerce. He serves as Deputy Executive Director of the Global Spaceport Alliance and is a Partner at CWSP International, specializing in global access to the commercial space sector. With decades of experience navigating NASA and congressional policy, Steven provides the fund with unparalleled strategic insight into the regulatory frameworks
Justin Kugler
Advisor
Justin Kugler
Advisor
Advisor at Hypernova Fund and Senior Director of Business Development at Intuitive Machines. A prominent space industrialist, he has led groundbreaking initiatives in on-orbit manufacturing and cislunar infrastructure at Redwire Space and Made In Space. He advises the fund on the viability of dual-use technologies and strategic growth within the burgeoning lunar economy
Why space. Why now
Public & Private Capital
Increasing institutional
and venture investment
Commercial Expansion
Growth in satellite data, space logistics, and resource extraction
Cost Reductions
Cheaper launches and hardware manufacturing
Government contracts ensure stable funding (NASA, ESA, DoD)
Space remains resilient despite market fluctuations
WEF projects $1.8T space economy by 2035 (from $630B in 2023)
Investment Focus & Selection Criteria
Infrastructure & Core Tech
Propulsion, satellite platforms, in-orbit services
Early-Stage Companies
Seed to Series A, ready for scaling
Strategic Contracts
Secured government or enterprise deals
Experienced Teams
Aerospace and deep-tech expertise
Why Hypernova?
Fund focused
on high-growth
, private space companies. Investing in strategic projects backed by government contracts and private funding. Access to
exclusive deals,
deep industry expertise, and a global network
Exclusive Access
Curated pipeline of vetted companies.
Global Network
Partnerships with Axiom, Voyager, Quantum, and top accelerators
Transparent Structure
Clear investment terms and exit mechanisms
Risk Management
Diversified portfolio
across 15–20 companies
Industry Expertise
Deep understanding of space tech and startup scaling
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
.webp)
Be part of a fund investing in the next SpaceX-level success stories. Back high-growth companies shaping the trillion- dollar space economy
